parc national de la pointe-taillon DISCOVERY GUIDE 2018
WELCOME TO THE PARK Lac Saint-Jean, beaches, cycling and islands! With its kilometres of sandy shores, a 45-kilometer bike path and primitive campsites on the shores of Lac Saint-Jean and Rivière Péribonka, this large peninsula is a slice of pure paradise! It offers great potential for the discovery and observation of plant and animal life, with 546 plant species, 139 bird species, including the magnificent sandhill crane, a large beaver population and a moose herd. The new areas annexed to Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon, which will delight for outdoors enthusiasts, will soon be developed. Among these areas is a string of thirty islands and islets in the Saint-Gédéon area. A story to keep an eye on... Welcome, and enjoy your visit to paradise! Find out more at sepaq.com/pointetaillon bella The dragonfly THE DRAGONFLY, THE PARK S ANIMAL INSIGNIA Fragile, floating, graceful beauty... and dreaded predator! Many adjectives come to mind for describing this small, lively insect with amazing agility. This is an unusual species of dragonfly, seen mainly in the park s peat bogs in early summer. When it was identified in the park, the species had never been mentioned before in the Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean region. ANNUAL QUÉBEC NATIONAL PARKS CARD Québec s national parks offer a one-of-a-kind experience. Explore this exceptional world of nature with the Annual Québec National Parks Card, featuring: Unlimited access to ALL national parks for 12 full months Many exclusive benefits, including a free night of camping Details at sepaq.com/parkscard 2
MUST-DOS SWIMMING AND OTHER WATER SPORTS Lac Saint-Jean is a true inland sea, whose water warms up quickly in the summer sun. The long, sandy, multicolored beaches invite you to relax. There is a big well-equipped beach that includes a supervised area. It offers free chairs and umbrellas, a children s playground and boat renaal (canoe, pedal boat, kayak, stand up paddle boards). A CYCLING Forty-five km of bike paths go all around the peninsula along Lac Saint-Jean and Rivière Péribonka. Easy and accessible to everyone, they cut through beaver and moose habitat. Along the way, you ll find rest stops and signs of wildlife, as well as information about the fauna, flora and human history of Pointe Taillon. Bicycles are available at the park rental center. B WILDLIFE WATCHING Keep your eyes peeled! Watch for discreet signs of many animals. You never know when you could encounter a beaver or moose. For the best odds of spotting any of these animals, be there at dawn or dusk. C CAMPING AND CABIN ACCOMMODATIONS The campsites are true oases, where you can enjoy the sandy beaches, the warm water of the lake and the peaceful setting. Primitive campsites are accessible via the bike path along Lac Saint-Jean, and others, along the banks of Rivière Péribonka, are accessible via the Péribonka water shuttle. You can simplify your life with a ready-to-camp site: Twenty traditional or Étoile tents offer all the comfort you need on two sites that you can reach by bike or car. Another very comfortable option is the new fully-equipped Écho cabin. All of these options offer privileged access to Lac Saint-Jean. D 3
Petite île Beemer Beemer Pointe Vauvert Pointe Péribonka Petite rivière Péribonka Pointe à Langevin D Camping -Bouliane Les Chenaux km 18 Bouliane Lac Saint-Jean Lac Askeen Étang des Brasénies NEW SECTOR NEW OFFERING UPCOMING ACTIVITIES Les s et Camp de Touage Sector B D Périponka Entrance (via the marina) Péribonka Pointe Chevrette km 20 Pointe-Chevrette Marais des Bécassines km 16 Relais des Brasénies km 14 Étang des Ormes km 22 Étang Rouge Étang des Pins Sylvestres km 24 km 26 Étang de la Comptonie Le Phare Étang de la Petite Baie km 12 Étang du Plateau Musée Louis-Hémon Relais des s Rivière Péribonka Le Carrefour km 10 Étang des Pins Gris Lac à la Tortue km 8 Canal Pointe à à Bébé la Savane 169 Étang des s Étang des Épinettes km 28 Relais des Pins km 2 Camping Le Prospecteur km 6 km 4 km 30 km 6 Étang des Mélèzes Sa Cam Les Mig Cana Adéla km 4 C Bé Ronde Morel Le Canal Pimaro s à Tremblay du Bateau Baie Moïse d'alma Baie Boudreault A to I SEE PAGE 12 FOR THE ACCOMMODATION LIST, IDENTIFIED ON THIS MAP. Grosse île Verte Lac Saint-Jean Connelly Pierre à Chaux Petite île Verte s aux Goélands s du Capitaine des Béliers 2018 s à Caron aux Poires aux Sternes Rang des s Baie Gaudreault s des Cauchon To Les Amicaux Sector Baie Baie Forest des Girard des Girard s aux Oies 0 500 1 000 1 500 m La Petite écharge Digue de L'Isle Maligne-6 Registration centre / Information Playground Picnic area Camping / Ready-to-camp Rustic camping Cabin Rental Marina / Landing Rest stops Food services Parking lot Telephone Washroom Observation tower Lifeguard on duty First aid Suggested kayak route Bike path Boat shuttle Road network National park boundary Conservation zone Extreme conservation zone Cette ca Pour des transform Données Banque Cartes to à l'échel Source d Ministère Gouve
Les Amicaux Sector Rang Saint-Michel Broët Lucien Sainte-Monique inte-monique Canal à Morin ping rateurs l rd anal à langer km 32 Camping Les Castors km 2 Sainte-Monique Entrance A Saint-Henri-de-Taillon Entrance (Main entrance) B D Rivière Taillon 3e Rang Chemin sur le lac 2018 Lac Saint-Jean Chalets ÉCHO Prêt-à-camper Chemin Belley 0 200 400 m G To Saint-Henride-Taillon Chemin des Petits-Fruits Discovery and Visitors Centre H I Saint-Henride-Taillon Les Amicaux Sector (see enlargement) D 169 Les s et Camp de Touage Sector (see enlargement) Alma (secteur Saint-Coeurde-Marie) Grande-Décharge Baie-Moïse rte intègre de l information géographique de source gouvernementale. besoins de représentation, certaines données ont subi des ations et des adaptations qui ont pu modifier la donnée originale. originales utilisées Années de données Sépaq 2018 pographiques le de 1/20 000 1996-2000 es données utilisées de l Énergie et des Ressources naturelles rnement du Québec Camp de Touage 0 1 000 2 000 3 000 m Alma F
DISCOVER OUR TRAILS Sites to discover LENGTH AND DURATION (HOURS)* LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY* STARTING POINT Tour of the park** Pointe Taillon is a peninsula and is therefore surrounded by water. On one side is Lac Saint-Jean and on the other is Rivière Péribonka. Since most of the trail is right by the water, you can stop and take a break at various rest areas. There are not many hills. 45 km loop 5 D Pointe Chevrette his is where one of the last residents of Pointe-Taillon lived. Mr. Chevrette was mandated to reforest the lands that had been left fallow after the lake level was raised and the settlers left. There is a rest area here with a shelter, a campsite, and the dock for the Péribonka water shuttle. 40 km round trip 4.5 D Discovery and Visitors Centre The lighthouse This is the site of an old navigation beacon that was used in the timber floating era. The lighthouse is no longer there but it s a beautiful place to stop. (The water is shallow and warm...) 20 km round trip 2.5 I The Véloroute and the delta crossing The Véloroute des Bleuets circles Lac Saint-Jean and goes along the park s cycling paths. In both directions visitors will go across the big peat bog, travel over the rolling dunes of the delta and ride beside Lac Saint-Jean. 12 km round trip 1.5 F Northern gatehouse or river F : Easy I : Moderate D : Difficult * The durations and difficulty levels mentioned are indicative and refer to the summer season. ** The majority of cyclists do not do the whole tour of the park. Depending on amount of time you have, you can ride part of the cycling path and come back the same way. Remember to bring water! family fun is here! HERE ARE A FEW EXTRAS WE HAVE IN PLACE FOR YOU TO SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE AND TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY. Photo : Mathieu Dupuis For your children 17 years of age and under our top picks AT Parc national DE LA POINTE-TAILLON FREE ACCESS to national parks EQUIPMENT LOAN* for the outdoors Activities varied and rewarding ACCESSORIES* on loan for young children *Limited quantities available Take a look at our musts: an activity you won t want to miss, a trail to discover as a family, accommodations ideal for get-togethers. Supervised beach New playground in the beach sector Look out for this marker which identifies the ideal family Discover all our family destinations at sepaq.com/family Water volleyball Family nature rally 6
THE LARGEST NATURE AND OUTDOOR NETWORK IN QUÉBEC The exceptional territories of Sépaq, including 24 national parks, are privileged destinations where you can enjoy all the benefits of an intimate contact with nature. Here s a special invitation from us to you: come relax at the heart of an authentic natural world that s the pride and joy of Quebecers! 24 NATIONAL PARKS 14 WILDLIFE RESERVES 8 TOURIST ESTABLISHMENTS SÉPAQ ANTICOSTI Discover all our destinations at sepaq.com Sept-s Natashquan Chibougamau Port-Menier AIGUEBELLE Rouyn-Noranda Val-d Or OPÉMICAN La Tuque QUÉBEC POINTE-TAILLON MONTS-VALIN Saguenay Rivièredu-Loup HAUTES-GORGES-DE- LA-RIVIÈRE-MALBAIE GRANDS-JARDINS FJORD-DU- SAGUENAY Rimouski PARC MARIN DU SAGUENAY Tadoussac SAINT-LAURENT BIC LAC-TÉMISCOUATA Matane St.Lawrence River GASPÉSIE MIGUASHA Gaspé Percé ANTICOSTI ÎLE-BONAVENTURE- ET-DU-ROCHER-PERCÉ Gulf of St.Lawrence Mont-Laurier JACQUES-CARTIER Québec PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ONTARIO Ottawa PLAISANCE MONT-TREMBLANT Mont-Tremblant OKA Montréal ÎLES-DE- BOUCHERVILLE MONT- SAINT- BRUNO YAMASKA Trois- Rivières Sherbrooke MONT-ORFORD FRONTENAC MONT-MÉGANTIC UNITED STATES NEW BRUNSWICK NOVA SCOTIA QUÉBEC NATIONAL PARKS DAY September 8, 2018 SÉPAQ WINTER DAY January 26, 2019 BOUTIQUES Don t forget to visit our boutiques for a souvenir! Profits are fully reinvested in Québec s national parks 7
DISCOVERY TIME Equipment RENTal ÉQUIPEMENT PER HOUR 4 HOURS PER DAY Adult bicycle $14.25 $28.50 $41.00 Children s bicycle, ages 17 and under (families) Free - - Children s bicycle, ages 17 and under groups $7.00 $14.25 $20.50 Children s bike trailer Free - - Tandem bicycle $20.50 $41.00 $58.50 Electric bicycle $20.75 $41.25 $57.00 Fatbike $20.25 $40.50 $57.75 2-seat pedal boat $16.75 $33.25 $47.50 Canoe $17.25 $34.50 $49.50 Solo recreational kayak $15.50 $31.50 $45.00 Tandem recreational kayak $19.00 $38.00 $54.00 Solo sea kayak $17.50 $35.50 $50.50 Tandem sea kayak $23.75 $47.50 $67.75 Stand up paddle board (SUP ) $17.25 $30.00 $43.00 Beach or cycling accessories - - $7.00 ACCOMMODATIONS Primitive camping $23.20 Starting at /night camping cycling bike trailer $102 / night for 2 adults Don t forget! Primitive campsites are not accessible by car. They can be reached by bicycle, on foot or by boat. A baggage trailer is available free of charge. Drinking water is only available at the Discovery and Visitors Centre and the rental centre. Plan to bring enough water for your excursions and for your needs at the campsite Low season Traditional High season Ready-to-camp Low season étoile $90 $120 $100 $130 High season Cabins 5 new fully equipped Écho cabins on the shore of Lac Saint-Jean are available in the new Les Amicaux sector. 8
A Land Born of Water Pointe Taillon is a land of many faces that juts into the waters of Lac Saint-Jean. The sandy environment is very fragile. Consisting entirely of sand carried by Rivière Péribonka, the point was formed at the end of the last glaciation.. A beach, a lake, origins using a basin, a park warden will illustrate how Pointe Taillon formed and explain the long-ago origins of Lac Saint-Jean. Location: Beach kiosk WILDLIFE Animal life is intense in the park. Obvious clues, such as dams, huts and beveled tree trunks, reveal the presence of beaver. Moose have also established their headquarters in the park. In recent years, the sandhill crane has been seen in the territory. Its hoarse cries echo in the vastness of the bog magical! Moose are numerous at Pointe Taillon. Let a park warden show you how to read signs of their presence. Take a hike in the woods to learn all about the herd that lives in this national park. Location: km 5 of the bike path A PLACE OF HISTORY Between 1890 and 1930, a population of farmers settled on Pointe Taillon. In 1925, 52 families lived there and the total population was 307 people. There were three schools, a cheese factory and a sawmill. When Lac Saint-Jean became a reservoir lake in 1926, flooding displaced these families. Abandoned fields and sites where houses once stood testify to the human occupation of the site. Have a chat with a member of the Hudon family. But don t be fooled, the Hudons of Jeanne-d Arc still live in their time, 1916! An entertaining way to catch up on the latest news and gossip in this little corner of the world... Location: km 6.5 km of the bike path Larouche, Gaudreault, Fortin, Simard ou Tremblay? Don t miss the new discovery panels along the cycling path about the first families who lived on the park s territory in the early 1900s. Who were the inhabitants of the village of Jeanne d Arc and what were their daily lives like? flora Water is everywhere in the park. In the center of the point is a thick layer of vegetation made up of sphagnum moss. This vast peat bog acts as sponge that captures and retains rainwater. Besides the bog, where carnivorous plants are found, there are also ponds, marshes and aquatic meadows. The peat bog is a trove of hidden secrets! A park warden will tell you how it was formed. You will discover a strange world populated with fascinating plants. Location: km 1.5 of the bike path Check the daily schedule posted at the Discovery and Visitors Centre. Activities may be added to this programme. 9
CONSERVE FOR TOMORROW CONSERVATION ISSUES The phenomenon of shoreline erosion at Parc Pointe-Taillon is worrisome. The level of Lac Saint-Jean, which differs the most from the natural cycle in the fall, can cause very active erosion of the Pointe Taillon shoreline when storms hit. Stabilization structures (ripraps, breakwaters, revegetation) were built in collaboration with Alcan, now Rio Tinto, to protect wildlife habitats and facilities subject to imminent threat. Since 2002, a shoreline monitoring program has been conducted annually. A system including 115 terminals was installed on the park s shores to measure the retreat of the shoreline and document this phenomenon. An agreement in principle was reached between elected officials of Lac Saint-Jean, the Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation and Rio Tinto on a common position regarding participatory management and the level of Lac Saint-Jean. It is included as one of the conditions of the shoreline stabilization program decree for 2018-2027. When community actors agree to work together to find solutions to a problem, there is every reason to rejoice and be hopeful. To find out more about conservation initiatives and issues in Québec s national parks, visit parcsquebec.com/ blogue. 10
PLAY IT SAFE Photo : Steve Deschênes, Parc national des Grands-Jardins Sépaq s mission is to ensure the widest possible access to Québec s most beautiful natural treasures. Sépaq is committed to the safety of its visitors and urges you to play it safe! Preparing yourself adequately is the first step in the safe and enjoyable practice of your favourite activities. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY and risk management is an integral part of your experience. Before leaving for an excursion, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED to practice your chosen activity AND RESPECT YOUR PHYSICAL LIMITS. Your outing should leave you with nothing but pleasant memories. There are a number of organizations that can help you plan your activities safely. Do not hesitate to contact them. We also invite you to consult our safety guides for Sépaq activities on our website at REMINDERS During your visit to a national park, you must always carry your entry fee receipt or your annual entry card. To preserve our natural riches, you are not allowed to remove any natural elements (animals, plants, dead wood, rocks, etc.). Please also keep to established hiking trails to avoid trampling flora. sepaq.com/security CHECKLIST Animals find all they need to eat in nature. Feeding wildlife can be very damaging. Keep food or garbage out of reach of animals. BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME Plan on going with at least one other person. Check the weather report. Pack water and food, even if the activity is only for a few hours. See that you have appropriate clothing and footwear for anticipated weather conditions. Let somebody know the exact location of your destination and the time you plan to return home ONCE YOU ARE ON SITE Do not rely on your cellphone. Check how much time it will take to complete your activity. Obey signs and notices, including bans on open fires. WHEN YOU GET BACK Once you have completed your activity, make sure that you report to our staff anything wrong or any damage or problems you encountered. We ask you to carry out all your garbage. Domestic animals are not accepted in Québec s national parks. However, guide dogs and service dogs are admitted. PILOT PROJECT AUTHORIZING DOGS A pilot project is in place authorizing the presence of dogs in FRONTENAC, JACQUES-CARTIER and OKA national parks. As of May 18, 2018, the project will be expanded to include AIGUEBELLE and LAC-TÉMISCOUATA national parks. Please read the applicable rules and authorized places at sepaq.com/animals. in case of emergency: 911 Sûreté du Québec: 310-4141 (general number) / * 4141 (for cellphones) * Where cellphone networks are available. The costs and expenses incurred in conducting search and rescue operations are the responsibility of the beneficiary. You can obtain protection against these risks from an insurer. Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon 835, rang 3 Ouest Saint-Henri-de-Taillon, Québec G0W 2X0 Information: 418 347-5371 Reservation: 1 800 665-6527 parc.pointe-taillon@sepaq.com sepaq.com/pointetaillon Legal Deposit: 2018 Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec Photos Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon, Sépaq Francis Doucet, François Fabianek, Mathieu Dupuis, Pierre Bernier, Sébastien Larose et Annie Fournier.
Péribonka water shuttle From the village of Péribonka, this shuttle service ferries you across to the bike path in the national park and to the Pointe-Chevrette and l -Bouliane campgrounds. The shuttle is operated by the municipality of Péribonka for cyclists, pedestrians and campers. Use the parking lot at the right of the DJ Tremblay grocery store, facing the Péribonka marina. No reservations are needed for the shuttle. Go directly to the marina in Péribonka or RATES 1 (taxes included) ADULT CHILD FAMILY One way $8.00 $4.75 $16.00 Round trip $12.00 $6.75 $24.00 Bouliane 2 $20.00 $10.75 $40.00 Pointe-Chevrette to cross to the other shore. Payment is made at the Discovery and Visitors Centre or in the shuttle. Please show up a few minutes in advance. Schedule: every day, from June 15 to Septembre 9, 2018 From Thursday to Sunday, September 13 to 30, 2018 1 The park entry fee is mandatory in addition to these fares. 2 Notice to campers: round-trip rates for Bouliane may vary depending on equipment. SHUTTLE TIME TABLE 1 accommodations and activities in the area Péribonka 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Noon Pointe-Chevrette Bouliane 2 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 12:30 1 Subject to weather conditions on Lac Saint-Jean. 2 The hours may change. Contact the skipper (418.720.8215). 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 Auberge -du-repos (nearby Sainte-Monique) 105, chemin de l -du-repos, Péribonka (Québec) G0W 2G0 Phone: 418 347-5649 iledurepos@bellnet.ca www.iledurepos.com 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:45 4:30 5:00 5:30 municipality OF PériboNKA Aubergîte au Petit Bonheur 374, rue Plante, Péribonka (Québec) G0W 2G0 Phone: 418 374-2328 aupetitbonheur@sympatico.ca Camping et plage Belley 100, Chemin Belley, Saint-Henri-de-Taillon (Québec) G0W 2X0 Phone: 418 347-3612 nfo@campingbelley.com campingbelley.com Camping: wireless internet access, heated pool, mini-putt, water play areas, bike rental Marina: sea kayak rental, boat ramp, daily dock rental le Bistr eau PUB Péribonka Restaurant louis-hémon MUSEUM Camping Pointe-Taillon 900, rang 6 Ouest, Sainte-Monique (Québec) G0W 2T0 Phone: 418 347-3124 1 877 347-3124 campingpointetaillon@outlook.com campingpointetaillon.com Hôtel Universel (centre-ville d Alma) 1000, boul. des Cascades, Alma (Québec) G8B 3G4 Phone: 418 668-5261 1 800 263-5261 hotel@hoteluniversel.com www.hoteluniversel.com Notre Hôtel (centre ville d Alma) 450, rue Sacré-Coeur, Alma (Québec) G8B 1L9 Phone: 418 668-3222 1 877 917-3222 hotel@notrehotel.ca www.notrehotel.ca Information and reservation: 418 374-2967 #103 1 888 374-2967 cosep@peribonka.ca www.peribonka.ca G H Jardin Scullion 1985, rang 7 Ouest, L Ascension-de-Notre-Seigneur (Québec) G0W 1Y0 Phone: 418 347-3377 1 800-SCULLION (1 800 728-5546) info@jardinscullion.com www.jardinscullion.com Gîte Au bonheur du Voyageur 356, route 169, Saint-Henri-De-Taillon (Québec) G0W 2X0 Cell.: 418 669-1359 Phone: 418 612-2030 gite@aubonheurduvoyageur.ca AubonheurDuVoyageur.ca I Auberge la Locanda du passant 400, rue Principale Saint-Henri-de-Taillon (Québec) G0W 2X0 Tél : 581 230-1781 shbergeron.sb@gmail.com SEE THE LOCATION ON THE MAP On pages 4 and 5.